LISTEN / HEAR: January 2006

Photos for California

In a Public Way.

Friday, January 27th 2006. Whilst attending a party on Chicago's northwest side, Dave notices that the alcohol flow is running low. I wasn't really drinking what-so-ever, a couple of glasses of wine, thats about it. Dave inquires about a beer run, to which I agree. I leave with Dave to get some fresh air, not party smoke filled air. After we purchase a six pack down the street we each crack one and begin drinking on the route home. We discuss about how great the city of Chicago is, and how ones perception of chicago can be changed if you think openly all the time. "Journey Chicago as if you were in Budapest for the first time." Not less than 2 seconds later, we are pulled over by the Chicago Pokee, and ticketed 75.00 USD for Drinking in a public way. Sweet Home Chicago. I am just doing my job.

New Acquisition

New to my permanent collection, "Plane Crash" A photograph by Tyler Stoffel. Tyler is a photographer currently residing in Ukiah, California. He is a longtime friend of mine. Actually since 4th grade, which subsequently gives us the "Longest Friendship" trophy. He maybe moving to Chicago soon. If so, keep your daughters locked up.

George Brett

George Brett
Bats Left, Throws Right
Height 6' 0", Weight 200 lb.

"TAR : With George Brett in Mind" : Artist's Proof

AP 1/3 for an editionable performance entitled "Tar : With George Brett in Mind" There will be an edition of 20 soon. Asking Price is $500.00 each.

Billboard's Top 20 Indie

Finding myself listening to the same five albums over and over again, much like corporate radio, I decided to delete my entire iTunes. Renaming my iPod "Couch", and downloading an entire new catalog of music was quite refreshing. Here are some of the newbies.

Aphex Twin - Hangable Auto Bulb
The Beatles - Please Please Me
Cream - Entire Catalog
John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers - Bluesbreaking
Vashti Bunyan - Lookaftering
Gilberto Gil - The Soul of Brazil
Charles Mingus - Black Saint and the Sinners
Macha + Bedhead - Bedhead Loved Macha
Rachel's - Selenography
Talking Heads - More Songs about Buildings and Food
Miles Davis - Sorcerer
Califone - Declaration Two

Keepers:

Destroyer - Rubies
Belle and Sebastian - The Life Pursuit
Devendra Banhart - Cripple Crow, Rejoicing in the Hands

Sausage Fest

On the way to Bari Italian Foods Mart with John in search of Italian Sausage for John's "should-be famous sauce". 2lbs. Sausage + 2 lbs. tomato + 1 lb. garlic = "fucking right".